ob Highlights:
Skills Must Have:
Canadian CPA Designation
Enrolled or completion of the CPA InDepth Tax course
3 years of current Canadian Tax experience at another CPA firm in Canada
3 years of Canadian Tax; Tax consulting planning compliance returns and reorganizations for individuals corporations trusts and partnerships
Must have experience managing a team at a CPA firm
Must be able to work hybrid at the Toronto office
Ideal Companies to Recruit From:
Big 4 Firms (EY Deloitte PwC and KPMG)
Midsized CPA Firms (MNP Grant Thornton RSM Segal GCSE etc.)
Small/ Boutique CPA firms
Hiring Status:
About this Job:
We are looking for an intellectually curious selfstarter to join our team as a Tax Manager. The role is hybrid
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development and implementation of tax planning strategies for various clients
- Research various tax issues for tax planning and compliance and prepare concise and conclusive research memoranda
- Identify and implement tax planning opportunities including tax reorganizations estate plans and post mortem tax planning
- Assist senior staff members in all aspects of corporate tax initiatives
- Maintain a current and high level of familiarity and understanding of tax codes regulations and other technical information
- Utilize staff to meet client deliverables in a timely manner and on budget
- Engage in discussions and correspondence with various tax authorities to explain positions taken by clients and to determine reasons for assessed amounts
- Keep senior managers/partners apprised of the progress of assigned tasks; focus on moving files/engagements forward and managing within time budgets
- Prepare various complex tax returns tax forms and various tax elections
- Write external publications and blog posts and other memoranda
- Present on specific tax topics internally and externally
- Provide guidance and support the development of junior members of the tax team
- Participate in firm promotion events to increase awareness of the firm and its services in the marketplace
Qualifications:
- Must have a minimum of:
- University degree
- Completion or near completion of InDepth Tax program OR completed a Masters of Taxation program or CPA
- At least four years practical experience in public practice
- Exceptional technical skills
- Keen attention to detail along with an ability to focus on the overall concepts
- Ability to multitask and work in a fastpaced and changing environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a commitment to providing excellent client service
- Strong interpersonal skills with a willingness to learn
- Demonstrated leadership organizational analytical and problemsolving skills
- Contributes positively to a team environment but able to work independently when required
Computer Skills:
- Strong knowledge of Caseware/Caseview
- Strong knowledge of tax applications including Taxprep CCH Intelliconnect Taxnet Pro Tax Find etc.
- Microsoft Office Applications Word Excel PowerPoint SharePoint and Outlook
Key Competencies:
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines
- Work effectively within budgets and timelines
- Positive attitude and flexible
- Innovative problem solver
- Strong sense of ethics and professional judgement
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong written and oral communication
- Focus on providing superior client service
- Selfstarter
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